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downward

down·ward [ dównwərd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. moving to lower place: moving or directed to the ground or to a lower place
a downward glance

2. moving to lower level: moving to a lower level or condition

3. coming from origin or source: descending from a source, origin, or beginning



adverb 
Definition:
 
1. toward lower place: toward the ground or a lower place

2. to lower level: to a lower level or condition

3. to and including everyone: to and including all the members of an organization, even the most junior
everyone from the general manager downward

4. to later time: to a later time or generation


down·ward·ly adverb
down·ward·ness noun
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